Seafood

Perch have adapted fins that have different functions. Dorsal Fin- Helps keep perch balanced so it doesn’t roll over. Caudal Fin- Does the propelling for… Read More »Why Do Perch Have Fins?

Who doesn’t love perch? Abundant, hard-fighting and quick to bite, these feisty little panfish are common throughout much of the northern United States and Canada,… Read More »Does Perch Fight Hard?

$28.99/lb. Avg. 2lb . How much is a pound of perch? Commensurate with the dictates of supply and demand, the retail price of yellow perch… Read More »How Much Is Perch Per Pound In Michigan?

Perch are naturally aggressive and should be kept alone. Adding other types of fish to the aquarium (or even other perch) may lead to fighting.… Read More »Are Perch Aggressive?

On the back of the fish is a spiky dorsal fin. The spikes are not venomous but they can prick the skin if the perch… Read More »Do Perch Have Barbs?

Fishes within the perch family have fins with both soft rays and stiff spines. The dorsal fin, located in the middle of the back, is… Read More »Where Are The Spines On A Perch?

Brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, and yellow perch have lower mercury levels, while walleye, smallmouth bass, and chain pickerel show the highest concentrations of… Read More »Is Yellow Perch High In Mercury?

The median whole-body concentration of mercury in 90 yellow perch from three Great Lakes (Erie, Michigan, and Ontario) was 0.081 μg/g wet weight. Does perch… Read More »Does Lake Perch Have Mercury?

Highly versatile, yellow perch can be pan- and deep-fried, baked, sautéed, poached, grilled or used in chowder. For most recipes, prepare skin-on. Avoid overcooking to… Read More »Is It Safe To Eat Yellow Perch?

Eating Perch Raw Many people find that cooked perch is mushy, and has the consistency of mashed potatoes or crab meat. For this reason, some… Read More »Can You Eat Raw Perch?